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Dogs Sometimes Need Blood Too
Posted by Susan Stekoll
Unfortunately, dogs sometimes need a blood transfusion, whether it be from an accident, an illness, or an inherited disease. A few of the common causes of needing blood, or blood components, such as platets or plasma, for a dog include autoimmune diseases, heat stroke, parvo, diarrhea, or Von Willebrand disease. The Rocky Mountain Blood Services is a blood bank that that provides blood for dogs and cats thoughout the United States. This video discusses dog ‘blood types’, what dogs can be donors, and the actual procedure that is involved in giving blood. What is amazing is all the benefits your dog gets by being a donor.
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